Lucien Crochet, Sancerre Blanc "Croix du Roy", 2023 SO040125 Trousselle and dried on mats to

and dried on mats to concentrate the sugars and aromatics before they ever see the still

but soft enough to keep it accessible

tingly finish that makes you feel fancy even if you're in slippers

but it already shows the minerality and concentration that defines the greatest Austrian Riesling

and this single-vineyard Pinot from the Santa Cruz Mountains is a standout

Lucien Crochet, Sancerre Blanc "Croix du Roy", 2023 SO040125 Trousselle and dried on mats toLucien Crochet is a benchmark producer in Sancerre, and Croix du Roy is one of his signature bottlingsgrown on limestone rich soils near Bu and made with exacting care. The result? Classic Sancerre with a little more cut, depth, and tension. The 2023 vintage is zippy and brightthink lemon zest, crushed chalk, and green apple skinwith a clean, linear structure that keeps it racy without being sharp. There's no oak here, just pure Sauvignon Blanc